4 Hotels for a Romantic Retreat in Bali

From its sunny shores and beautiful beaches to stunning ocean-view resorts and excellent restaurants, it is understandable why Bali is one of the most popular destinations in the region, and people keep returning to this island that is getting better and better with new swanky hotels and cool and stylish restaurants.

If you are planning to head to Bali in the near future, we have sussed out four fabulous hotels and resorts for a romantic retreat in Bali.

Four Seasons Resort Bali at Jimbaran Bay

The luxurious and spacious oceanfront villas at Four Seasons in Jimbaran Bay is the destination if you are looking for a little privacy, and to escape away from the world.

Tucked at the end of Jimbaran Bay, this is one of Bali’s most idyllic and exclusive hideaway resorts. Each villa comes with a private plunge pool and has an amazing view of the ocean. It is the kind of place that leaves you feeling fulfilled even without doing anything. But if you are the sort who cannot bum around for long, there are plenty of daily activities lined up by the resort. From joining morning yoga classes to partaking in a Balinese-style cooking class organised by the hotel’s chefs, and enjoying a selection of spa treatments in an open-air bale at the edge of the ocean – you need not worry about being bored at Four Seasons Resort Bali.

Not to mention that the coolest beachfront restaurant in Jimbaran can be found at Sundara, which combines exquisite cuisine with a relaxed beach-club vibe. It offers an unobstructed view of the sunset while enjoying their signature passionfruit mojito.

Jimbaran Bay is synonymous with the most delicious and freshest seafood, and if you are planning to head there for a seafood feast, stay at Le Meridien Bali Hotel, which is located right across the stretch of popular seafood restaurants by the beach.

It is a contemporary and artsy hotel that encourages guests to be creative and discover new inspirations. Some of the features of the six-month old hotel include the saltwater lagoon pool, sunset cocktail at Smoqee Lounge and Sky Bar, Pan-Asian cuisine with a Balinese twist at Bamboo Chic, and a stunning rooftop pavilion which is a great venue for special events like birthday parties and wedding solemnisations.

Le Meridien Hotel is also notably kids-friendly. Parents can also drop their kids off at J Kids Club, where the well-trained and friendly staff will supervise and play with the kids while the adults get some alone time with each other. Another good thing about staying at the hotel is its proximity to the airport. On a good traffic day, it takes only 10 minutes from the hotel to the airport.

The Stones Hotel in Legian is the first Autograph Collection hotel in Asia to be managed by Marriott. It sits on the strip of Legian, which is a stone’s throw away from Kuta, and also a short drive to Seminyak.

In the day, The Stones is a beach resort where you can hang out and frolic under the sun with some ice cold beer. It is so easy to just spend a day at the beautiful blue-tiled lagoon pool, or laze by the hammocks and be lost in your favorite book. At night, the hotel transforms into a sexy party scene, with dim and romantic lighting and chic lounge music.

The Stones Hotel combines a super convenient location, modern design with a sexy vibe, and good F&B establishments to provide a complete experience. It is the perfect place for travellers to retreat after surfing at the beach, or after a night of partying.

W Hotel is the IT place to stay in Bali. It has that “X-factor” that cannot be replicated and this is why everyone — from well-heeled travellers, to love-struck couples seeking a romantic spa retreat, and families on their annual vacation — goes to W Hotel when they are in Seminyak.

The restaurants and bars in the property are effortlessly chic and attribute to the whole W experience. Party-goers head to Woo Bar, undisputedly one of the hippest bars in Bali. Starfish Bloo – the hotel’s signature restaurant and seaside beach club – serves Pan-Asian cuisine in a classy and stylish setting. Fire is a casual grill restaurant that boasts a stunning interior, and contrary to its name, it makes you feel cool just by dining there. And of course, it is a must to go for a spa session at W’s iconic and world-famous AWAY spa.

The irresistible charm and the impeccable service of W Retreat & Spa Bali make it all too difficult to get out of the resort. Once you are there, you will never want to leave.

9 COMMENTS

i’m indonesian that lived for a long time in singapore. bali is one of favorite place to visit. i visit it up to 4 times a year, and 3 times this year already!!

i’ve stayed in all of these except the stones hotel. i think the four seasons, le meridien are pretty old hotels and there are many better ones if u are looking at jimbaran / nusa dua areas.

Mulia Bali, just opened in Jan 2013 is one of my favorite! i’ve stayed there twice out of 3 times this year (once in the normal room and once in a villa). the service and food is excellent, and its beach beautiful.

W hotel is very overpriced and unless you like to go Potato Head twice a day, i really dont suggest anyone to stay there! i’ve only stayed there once and never went back. there are tons of great local hotels in the Seminyak / Legian area.

another of my favorite for secret escapades is Banyan Tree in Ungasan. i suggest you try that next time! it is an all villa resort with a million dollar cliff views from your villa. if you have extra cash to spare, try the massive 3 bedroom villas, that we hear, the owner only lets out one out of two built, and kept 1 for his own use.

Agree with one of the previous comment that Mulia Bali is my favorite hotel thus far! Just newly opened and really popular with locals from all over the Indonesian archipelago. Perhaps you could do a review next time you’re there!

Forget about hotels in Bali, even the Starwood group. I am Singaporean and have been traveling to Bali at least 3 times a year since my wedding there in 2008. Private villas are the way to go. Try to rent those with 3 to 7 bedrooms. You won’t regret. Banyan, although lovely when I stayed, is still operating like a hotel outfit. Private villas are owned by individual owners and they rent them out when not in use by owners. They come with car, driver, chef, buttlers, gardeners, etc. You can see some photos of these from my visits on my instagram, Pei02.

COMO Shambhala Estate is also a gorgeous place! Always a good place to wind down after a adrenaline pumping trip. Should check it out. Bali probably has some of the most consistently good waves in the world. You should rent a board and paddle out there sometime